Up to date, thousands of people have already invested in self-build wind turbines. Home wind power systems are quick and easy to set up. Wind power is available 24/7, unlike the sunlight which is necessary to feed solar panels. This blog article will cover the very basics of a residential wind turbine and what in effect can do for you.
There are many positive aspects of residential wind turbines. Following a listing of what they can do for you. -First, reduce your power bill. Why pay 100% of your electricity consumption to the power company? Free energy will be available to you and isn’t that a great thing? -You contribute and ‘do your bit’ to save the environment. You will reduce the number of harmful fossil fuels you are currently using. Using clean energy will give a ‘well being’ feeling.
-You will experience increased security. Power grids can be unreliable. But you will be independent and be generating electricity at will. -Setting up a residential windmill is simple and if you have basic DIY skills, you can do it in a single weekend. To start with, you have to make sure you have everything required to build your residential wind turbine. You will need the following items:
-Study the internet and analyze charts that show the average wind speed in your area. Your area should show average wind speeds of at least 5 mph. -Inspect your property for obstructions. Remember, trees do grow over time. -Disregard the idea of installing the system on your house roof. Damage to your home is likely if wind speeds exceed your calculations. The system needs to be free standing. Your home wind turbine will need rotor blades, a motor, a tower and a tail. We will briefly discuss each part below:
The Rotor Blades. These blades are what catch the wind and will drive the motor. PVC piping is often used for this. The Vein and Mount (directional). This will determine which way the turbine faces. The hub will connect the blades and tail. The Generator & Cover. Energy will be generated from the motor in motion. The cover will shield the generator from bad weather. The Support Structure. This will be the fundament of the turbine and needs to be solid build with concrete or sandbags. Also, be sure that it is set in the ground and supported with steel cable.
You can see just how simple a home wind turbine is. Knowing the basics, you should have no problem with generating your own power. An investment of approximately $200 will recoup itself in as little as 2 or 3 months. You will have a clean conscience and your children will be able to say that their dad tried to help to protect our future environment. You will have all the energy you needed to turn on your lights, keep your refrigerator running and enough power to have heating and air conditioning.
Once you decide to build a home wind turbine, you will find that the process is actually quite easy, especially with the right guide. Be sure that you get a guide that is fully illustrated and not just a list of instructions on how it.
